How To Fix WXP088 - Planning characteristic &3 is not intended for characteristic planning

WXP088 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Planning characteristic &3 is not intended for characteristic planning

What causes this issue?

You have selected the enhancement "Characteristics Planning" for
planning layout &V2& (planning step &V1&). Characteristic &V3& for
which planning data is to be created, is not a classification system
characteristic.

System Response

The planning scenario cannot be activated due to the inconsistent data.

How to fix this error?

You have the following three possibilities:
In the details screen for planning layout &V2&, deactivate enhancement
"Characteristics Planning" .
In the details screen for the planning layout, enter a different
planning characteristics for which planning data is to be created.
On the "Special Planning Levels" screen, indicate that planning
characteristic &V3& is a classification system characteristic.
When you have done this, check the planning scenario again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP088 - Planning characteristic &3 is not intended for characteristic planning ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WXP088: Planning characteristic &3 is not intended for characteristic planning
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when a characteristic that is not marked or intended for planning is used in a planning context, such as in a planning variant, planning profile, or planning layout. Essentially, the system detects that the characteristic you are trying to use for planning purposes is not flagged as a "planning characteristic" in the system settings.
  In SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) or SAP SCM (Supply Chain Management), characteristics used in planning must be explicitly defined and flagged as planning characteristics. If a characteristic is not set up correctly, the system issues this warning to prevent incorrect or unintended planning behavior.
  
  Detailed 
  Cause:
  
  The characteristic (e.g., a product attribute, location, or any key figure dimension) is not marked as a planning characteristic in the system.
  The characteristic is used in a planning object or planning layout but is